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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 653.16 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 653.16 and 266.28 is: 367.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 653.16 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/653.16 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 653.16 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 173,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,923.44/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.49

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